Hong Kong

15 Best Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tours

Lantau Island trips bundle the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, the Big Buddha, and usually Tai O fishing village; these are the ones I rate. The Buddha sits at the top of 268 steps, so wear real shoes. Glass-floored cabins book out days ahead in peak season.

1.Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha, & Lantau Island Tour

Nestled in the heart of Hong Kong, the 'Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha, & Lantau Island Tour' offers a captivating blend of nature and culture that will leave you craving for more adventures.

“Grace was really helpful from the start of our tour till the end. On top of it we saw beautiful dolphins . A perfect way to enjoy Lantau island. We highly recommend this tour with Grace”

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3.Lantau Island Day Trip – Landmarks Visit

Navigate through the rich tapestry of Lantau Island's ancient wonders and modern marvels, uncovering hidden gems that hold the key to its intriguing secrets.

“Grace our tour guide excellent and fun ! Tai o fishing villiage Good view and Big Buddha Amazing ! Highly recommend this tour for family ❤️❤️❤️”

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4.Hong Kong: Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, Tai O & Big Buddha Tour

Discover Hong Kong’s culture with a guided tour including Ngong Ping Cable Car, Big Buddha, and Tai O Fishing Village—an authentic day out with stunning views.

★ 4.7

“Ideal tour. Subway was easy between Kowloon and Ngong Ping Cable Car. I recommend reserving the crystal cable car and taking the free one-way upgrade to crystal + when you check in for best views and shortest lines (very important when you head down at…”

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5.Hong Kong: Lantau VIP Priority Cable Car, Big Buddha & Tai O

Discover Hong Kong’s iconic sights with this VIP Lantau tour featuring priority cable cars, Big Buddha, Tai O fishing village, and scenic views—all at a great value.

★ 4.4

“Seamless arrangements and meet-up. Very well organised. Our guide, Ricky, was really good, knowledgeable and caring. In all we had a great experience that was trouble-free and we can recommend to others.”

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8.Hong Kong: Big Buddha Tour & Skip-the-Line NP360 Cable Car

Discover Hong Kong's iconic Big Buddha with a scenic cable car ride, expert guides, and cultural insights—perfect for enriching your Lantau Island visit.

★ 4.7

“Even though it's quite a commute to get there (depending on where you're staying), it was worth seeing the Big Buddha, the Wisdom Path and the monastery. Having the skip-the-line-ticket for the cable car gave it a nice touch, like a VIP experience walking past…”

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12.Hong Kong: Lantau, Big Buddha & Tai O Tour w/Private Coach

Discover Hong Kong's Lantau Island with this guided tour featuring the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Tai O Village, and optional cable car ride—perfect for cultural and scenic enthusiasts.

★ 4.8

“Perfetta, Moon è una guida esperta e ti aiuta molto a capire la cultura locale, posso affermare che in 70 paesi che ho visitato lei sia stata tra le migliori guide che io abbia mai avuto, coinvolgente e non noiosa, ho imparato qualcosa ammirando le…”

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14.Lantau Island Big Buddha Private Tour by Vehicle & Cable Car

Discover Hong Kong's spiritual and cultural gems on a private Lantau Island tour featuring the Big Buddha, Tai O Village, and scenic cable car rides—luxury, flexibility, and expert insights included.

★ 5.0

“An outstanding Lantau Island experience with Kamran! Traveling in a luxury vehicle made the journey incredibly comfortable and relaxing. Kamran was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable, sharing great insights throughout the day. From the Big Buddha to the scenic viewpoints, everything was perfectly planned and…”

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15.Hong Kong: Lantau Island & Tai O Cruise, Skip The Line Cable Car

Discover Lantau Island and Tai O with this full-day tour featuring skip-the-line cable cars, traditional fishing villages, and stunning views—perfect for culture and scenery lovers.

★ 3.5

“Jackie our guide was very informative and very engaging we throughly enjoyed the day. Definitely would recommend this excursion”

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